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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
9
A collage of quips, ad blurbs, and social captions. It includes remarks on Gladstone, dancing, fashion, and a joke about marriage, plus an ad for a remedy and a lighthearted look at weights and divorce statistics. The piece reads as a miscellany of late nineteenth or early twentieth century syndicated items.
The author praises the Arctic summer as a bird paradise where frost lingers until June yet shifts to a southern wind bringing warmth and abundance. Migrating birds find refuge from predators, and insect-rich pools fuel the yearly bird movement, challenging the idea that no God exists north of latitude 69.
Boon to Mankind by Ignatius Tootle near Yankee Springs describes a new elongated watermelon with square corners designed to fit the bent arm for easier carrying. The Boston Globe notes his plan to have the melon on the market by 1927 if nothing happens.
A historical anecdote recalls Linn Daly in a pivotal stage moment when he declared the king dead to provoke response. Samuel Butler’s ideas on public opinion are referenced, contrasting its strength in crisis with its fragility in youth and old age.
Residents report a new comet appearing after a 15 year absence. The object is described as egg shaped and may be visible near known celestial landmarks. Cotham speculates about its location or storage, while observers await confirmation from authorities.
A fragment suggests a courtroom or legal satire where a character named Binks faces literacy limits while practicing law. The text hints at a technicality being overcome as the unwritten law is followed, implying humor or critique of legal competence. The source reads as dialogue with archaic spellings and fragmented syntax.
A brief aphorism notes that admonishing is preferable to reproach, since a mild friendlier correction corrects faults while harsh critique convets others, urging restraint and constructive guidance over severity. The quote contrasts two approaches to addressing faults and favors the gentler method.
The note cites Rose Buge noting roses and rose bugs, and a plan about 122 degree weler al hont without harming the ronoa. It emphasizes memory of these details for future reference.
Readable fragments mention planting wheat and farming tasks with unclear wording. Names and places are not legible, limiting precise details. The item reads as a partial note on agricultural questions without a coherent event or date.
The narrative credits Robert Morris with securing funds for the army during the Revolution. While Philadelphia fled, Morris stayed. he mobilized money through a confidential contact, then established a Philadelphia bank in 1780 to build credit for the cause and support General Washington.
The passage recounts a British effort to fund wartime needs with private subscriptions totaling £950,000 led by Mortin, plus 49 tons of ballast brought food for the army. Washington warned of depleted stores, prompting Spanish minister contacts and a late-night mobilization to ship provisions to the army.
The piece contrasts the famed Second of July prophecy with the celebrated Fourth of July. It cites Richard Henry Lee and Jefferson, notes celebratory customs of gunplay and bonfires, laments the decline of oratory, and provides casualty figures for the era, referencing 1902 and 1904 fatalities and injuries on Independence Day.
An advertisement recounts a long eczema case from Seymour Massachusetts where a patient suffered itching burning and sleepless nights. After two years the condition worsened with beard and scalp irritation. The testimonial says Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured the ailment in two weeks and promotes samples and a Skin Book from Cuticura Dept. 1 Boston for free trial.
The piece contrasts a dog barking at a planing machine with the New Orleans strike against electric traction for freight between vessels and warehouses. It notes the delay in progress, public sentiment, and a single tenant's sympathy, citing engineering and journalistic quotes about progress and adaptation.
A garbled OCR passage shows a stream of near nonsensical phrases with scattered names and actions. It references a character named Hruby, a scene at a place called Wb, and mentions a person refusing something, all presented in a jumbled dialogue-like mix.
A private detective chief described hiring specialists for protests and social turmoil as the suffrage clashes intensified. He noted sending discreet agents to monitor private reactions and gatherings while projects at an old host site drew attention.
A fragmentary reminiscence about a five year old Werbert in a bookish family who learns to row and recalls a quirky exchange with Ruthie. The text hints at memory images of a Turmland-like dream and playful misreadings, ending with a note on politesse and an imperfect quotation.
The article notes that artificial flowers and Howes were crafted in Europe in the eighteenth century, inspired by Egyptian and porcelain flower trends. It mentions a craze for porcelain flowers and the use of perfumes to imitate real flower scents.
A garbled note from a stage career item hints at a principal character named He Hee-Peep who loses a shean and faces a new persona. The excerpt references stage rumors and a plot turn in a musical comedy featuring this character.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses aging and labor, mentioning parental duties and punitive measures. It references women opposing timber manufacture and peculiar spellings of terms suggesting a historical vernacular. The readable content lacks clear events or individuals.
A Missouri woman describes long standing pain and mobility problems from health disorders. She reports improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others to try it, noting widespread use and claimed benefits for displacements inflammation and nervous weakness.
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